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Create an OP Art line pattern using Object/Envelope Distort and then use that design in a clipping mask with your initials.

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No bellwork - oops.

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Make a word in Illustrator that includes a Pucker & Bloat shape.

Take a screenshot of your word with an added pucker/bloat effect and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 28.

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Fall break

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Make a clipping mask using a star and a sunset. Make sure the star shape is above the photo that you will be using. Watch the Demo video of how to use the Object/Clipping Path/Make to insert a photo into a shape. Add a colored background, choose a color of the sunset for your background rectangle with the eyedropper tool.

Take a screenshot of your star with a sunset and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 27.

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Create colored stars from concentric 'circles' using the Blend Tool and the Transform Zig-Zag effect. Watch the Demo video. 2 colors per star, fill your page with AT LEAST 3 stars.

Take a screenshot of your stars and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 26.

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NO SOUND

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Using the Scissor tool and Distort & Transform, change a circle into a rotating dotted spiral vortex. Use any color combination to create 1 spiral vortex.

Take a screenshot and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 25.

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Create a rotating transformed square with a blended outline. Follow the demo video. Choose any 2 colors for the line on the squares. Choose a background color.

Take a screenshot and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 24.

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Using Adobe Illustrator, create a simple flower pattern using multiple flowers & colors using the Effect/Distort &Transform/Pucker & Bloat dropdown menu.

Take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 23.

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Using Adobe Illustrator, create a repeating triangle pattern using up to 4 colors using the Polygon tool & the white arrow to manipulate the anchor points.

Take a screenshot and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 22.

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Using Adobe Illustrator, make a pattern using at least 5 Stars. At least 2 colors.

Take a screenshot and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 21.

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Using the Object/Pattern and Object/Transform/Scale in the drop-down menu in Adobe Illustrator, make a Hexagon pattern with 3 colors. You make this shape using the Polygon tool.

Take a screenshot and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 20.

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In Adobe Illustrator, make a pattern using Chevrons and at least 2 colors.

Take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 19.

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A chevron is a line or stripe in the shape of a V or an inverted V.

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Using Object/Pattern, make a pattern in Illustrator using circles and raindrop shapes. Any colors you want to use.

Take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 18.

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Short week due to Parent Teacher Conferences - No Bellwork

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Short week due to Parent Teacher Conferences - No Bellwork

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Open Adobe Illustrator and create a pattern using lines. Take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 17

*If you want to add transparency to your pattern, it can be found underneath the line width.

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Using Adobe Illustrator, create a concentric circle pattern using multiple circles in black, white and 2 colors with the Object/Pattern menu dropdown.

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Open Adobe Illustrator and create a pattern with only squares from the Menu bar use Object/Pattern/Make.

Take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch and post under your name in the Turn In tab. Label it Day 15.

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Do an image search for "tribal flower tattoo designs". This will be used in class.

Label this Day 14

COPY/PASTE THE WEBSITE. - for full Bellwork credit

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Do a Google search for 'Book cover visual grouping'. Describe how proximity (visual grouping) with the text and/or images is used in the book cover and label this Day 11

Example: The proximity of the grouping of the flowers creates the additional image of a skull.

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Do a Google search for 'Book cover showing alignment'. Describe 2 design elements from the book cover that are aligned and label this Day 10

Example: 1. The left side of the authors names are aligned with the left side of the lines underneath. 2. The right side of the T, of & S from electronics are aligned to the right side of the diagonal lines

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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A symbol is an image that stands for something else. A red rose, for instance, is literally a flower but can symbolize romantic love. Symbols work by creating a connection in people's minds between the literal item and the abstract concept it represents. Common examples include a heart for love, a stop sign for "stop," or a dove for peace.

Do a Google search for 'book covers with symbolism' and

Describe what the symbolism is on the book cover and label this Day 13

Example: The apple symbolizes the forbidden fruit of Bella's relationship with Edward. Temptation and the knowledge of good and evil.

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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ombre

Using a gradual transition between 2 colors

Do a Google search for 'ombre in bookcovers' and

Label this Day 9

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Negative Space

Negative space is also known as White space.

Do a Google search for 'negative Space in book covers' and

Label this Day 8

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Day 7 - White Space - example & non-example

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Day 7 - White Space - example & non-example

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White Space

refers to any blank or empty space surrounding all the other elements in a design composition. It is the space between text, images, buttons and other objects that a user can see on a page or a screen.

Do a Google search for 'White Space in Graphic Design' and find an example & a non-example.

Label this Day 7

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Alignment

The design principle of Alignment means the arrangement of elements of a design in relation to borders or edges of shapes or text in a design. You can see this in the example as the first 4 boxes are aligned, and you can see the box that is out of alignment. Elements in a design can also be aligned across the top, bottom or right side as well.

Do a Google search for 'Alignment in Graphic Design'

Label this Day 6

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Day 5 - Proximity - example & non-example

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Day 5 - Proximity - example & non-example

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Proximity

Proximity is a Principle of Design that refers to the relationship in space between the elements of the design. The rules of proximity: things that are related should be nearer to each other, and things that are unrelated should be placed further from each other

Do a Google search for 'Proximity in Graphic Design' and find an example & a non-example.

Label this Day 5

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Repetition

This design principle is repetition, or when colors, shapes, or other design elements are repeated in a design. This creates a cohesive feeling to your design.

Do a Google search for 'movie poster with repetition'

**COPY AND PASTE THE IMAGES WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Day 3 - Watch this introduction video first

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Day 3 - Watch this introduction video first

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https://youtu.be/a5KYlHNKQB8?si=_dv-y5kFqCqxnIvj

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Beginning Graphic Design: Layout & Composition

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Beginning Graphic Design: Layout & Composition

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Go to this website and read the information about the 4 principles of design. We will review this at the beginning of class and will be using these principles for Bellwork.

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A BUNCH OF CRAP - but the good kind!

When you own a business, you need to wear many hats. In addition to your management and leadership skills, you'll also need to handle finances and become an official spokesperson for your business.

But in today's marketplace, you'll also need to advertise your business in order to reach a wider target audience. Whenever you want to grab your audience's attention, you'll want to create a message that appeals to their senses.

Specifically, basic design skills can help you brand your business and present your message in a professional, creative way. If you haven't studied graphic design before, don't worry. Read the rest of our blog post for a simple explanation of the four basic principles that will guide your business's design.

1. Contrast

The first basic design principle is contrast, or the idea that different colors, shapes, and sizes will draw your readers' attention best.

To use contrast in your designs, make sure that you choose a color scheme that combines light and dark shades. You should also use a variety of fonts for your title and captions to create visual contrast in your text.

However, too much contrast can become a distraction for your readers. Instead of using 15 different fonts, colors, and images that crowd out your central message, stick to two or three different design elements to keep your layout unified.

2. Repetition

In contrast with the first basic principle of design, the second principle helps you create unity. The rule of repetition indicates that you should reuse some key themes in your design so that readers can easily recognize and identify your brand.

For example, if you use red, white, and blue as the signature colors for your logo, you should repeat these same colors in every print publication you order.

You can also utilize repetition with the shapes and fonts you select. If your logo uses an elongated cursive script, you can mimic the curves of this font with curved shapes and a similar font for all your headings.

You'll know that your designs effectively use repetition when the casual observer can identify advertisements that belong to your company at a glance. Repetition is especially useful when you employ a multichannel marketing campaign.

3. Alignment

Alignment refers to the placement of all the design elements on a page. If you put the text at the top left corner of the page and then place your logo in the center of the page with images scattered around the edges, your readers won't know where to look for specific information about your company.

But if you carefully arrange the elements on the page so that all the images and text align with the same invisible line, you'll create a logical flow that pleases the eye.

As a general rule, the edges of your images should line up with the margins of your text. This principle generates clean lines and plenty of white space that appeal to your readers visually.

4. Proximity

Like alignment, proximity teaches you to keep related images, paragraphs, and titles visually grouped together. This arrangement won't just allow for more white space-it will also communicate the information of your ads in the most concise way possible.

When you place the most relevant images and words close to each other on the page, you send a visual signal to the reader that these elements have something in common. That way, your readers can quickly interpret the most important details of your advertisement and internalize your persuasive message.

Notice that these four design elements don't require you to have any experience with software or art. The four basic principles of design simply allow you to showcase your brand's message in the most effective way.

Want to continue reading for a much deeper dive on the principles of design, complete with design do's and don't? Review this content from our friends at Qwilrs: 8 design shortcuts for visually impressive documents.

Still not sure where to start or need additional help? Contact Flottman Company for your printing needs and FUSIONWRX Inc. for your marketing needs. All the strategy, design and production assistance you need, one phone call away!

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4 Basic Design Principles Every Business Owner Should Know is CRAP! - Flottman Company.

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When you own a business, you need to wear many hats. In addition to your management and leadership skills, you'll also need to handle finances and become an official spokesperson for your business. But in today's marketplace, you'll also need to advertise your business in order to reach a wider target audience.

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Contrast

The first basic design principle is contrast, or the idea that different colors, shapes, and sizes will draw your readers’ attention best.

Do a Google search for 'MOVIE POSTER with good contrast'

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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Do an image search for "Cute baby animal faces"

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Recreate a simple logo

Find a basic black & white logo online and recreate it using basic shapes and tools like shapes, Pen Tool and Shape-builder.

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Extra activity - Download this MS Word document

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Extra activity - Download this MS Word document

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Select the 3 dots on the right corner of this window. Select the Download Attachment section. Fill in the blanks and we will upload this for our first graded activity.

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Over time, book covers have changed quite a bit. Embossing and decorative patterns were frequently used.

Do a Google search for 'vintage book covers' and

Label this Day 12

**OPEN THE IMAGE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW AND PASTE THE WEB ADDRESS IN THE CAPTION FOR REFERENCE

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NO SOUND